Hannah Montana is back: Disney+ to air 20th anniversary special
'Hannaversary' HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 02: Singer/actress Miley Cyrus of the show Hannah Montana sings inside at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society "Kids Day 2006" at the Hollywood and Highland complex on August 2, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images for HRTS) (Stephen Shugerman)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Miley Cyrus will once again have the best of both worlds as she marks the 20th anniversary of “Hannah Montana.”
Disney+ will be airing the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” next month “to celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation.”
Cyrus, Disney+ and others posted a tease saying “Going back to where it all began” with the show’s theme song, “Best of Both Worlds” playing.
The special will air on March 24, which, according to Disney, is “exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut.”
“Viewers will be treated to never-before-seen archival footage, while some of the most memorable sets from ‘Hannah Montana’ are brought back to life — including the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet,” the company said in a news release.
The special will also include an in-depth interview with the “Flowers” singer.
‘“Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection,” Cyrus said in the news release. “The fact that it still means so much to people all these years later is something I’m very proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who’ve stood by me for 20 years.”
Before the announcement, Cyrus posted photos from her “Hannah Montana” days with the caption, “Going through the archives... so many memories.” That post alone had 4.1 million views.
What started off as a television show, the series launched Cyrus’ career and had 14 platinum records, 18 gold albums and two feature films.
The show ran for four seasons and had four Emmy nominations for outstanding children’s program, Variety reported.
There were also video games and a myriad of products linked to the show.
“Hannah Montana” starred Cyrus, along with her father Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles and Mitchel Musso, the “Today” show reported.
Through the years NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Disney Channel actor Miley Cyrus poses as Stars of the Disney Channel appear at Splashlight Studios February 9, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Disney Channel actors Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray Cyrus pose as Stars of the Disney Channel appear at Splashlight Studios February 9, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Through the years LAS VEGAS - MAY 23: Miley the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus poses backstage during the 41st Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for ACMA) (Michael Buckner)
Through the years BRENTWOOD, CA - JUNE 11: Actress Miley Cyrus attends "A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival" sponsored by Disney to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation on the grounds of the Wadsworth Theater on June 11, 2006 in Brentwood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (U.S. TABS OUT) Actress Miley Cyrus makes an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live on June 20, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Through the years WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 17: Actress Miley Cyrus (R) and mother Leticia Finley arrive at Sony Pictures premiere of "Monster House" held at Mann's Village Theatre on July 17, 2006 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 22: Singer Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the Radio Disney Totally 10 Birthday Concert held at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim on July 22, 2006 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Radio Disney) (Kevin Winter)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 22: Singer Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the Radio Disney Totally 10 Birthday Concert held at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim on July 22, 2006 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Radio Disney) (Kevin Winter)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 22: (L-R) Singers Miley Cyrus, AJ Michalka and Aly Michalka pose backstage at the Radio Disney Totally 10 Birthday Concert held at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim on July 22, 2006 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Radio Disney) (Kevin Winter)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 02: Singer/actress Miley Cyrus of the show Hannah Montana sings inside at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society "Kids Day 2006" at the Hollywood and Highland complex on August 2, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images for HRTS) (Stephen Shugerman)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 02: Singer/actress Miley Cyrus of the show Hannah Montana sings inside at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society "Kids Day 2006" at the Hollywood and Highland complex on August 2, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images for HRTS) (Stephen Shugerman)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 02: Hosts Jason Earles and Miley Cyrus of the show "Hannah Montana" speak inside at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society "Kids Day 2006" at the Hollywood and Highland complex on August 2, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for HRTS) (Michael Buckner)
Through the years NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Singer Miley Cyrus poses backstage after her appearance on MTV's Total Request Live, February 09, 2007 at MTV Studios in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Through the years KISSIMMEE, FL - APRIL 27: Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus (C) performs during the Disney Channel Games 2007 Concert at The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex on April 27, 2007 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images) (Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
Through the years UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 26: Actress Miley Cyrus poses in the press room during the 2007 Teen Choice Awards held at The Gibson Amphitheatre on August 26, 2007 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - JANUARY 17: Actress and recording artist Miley Cyrus attends the Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus film premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on January 17, 2008 in Hollywood, California (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years Singer Miley Cyrus performs during Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Singers Beyonce and Miley Cyrus perform on stage during the Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on September 5, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 05: Actress/singer Miley Cyrus performs at her "Sweet 16" birthday celebration benefiting Youth Service America at Disneyland on October 5, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 08: Miley Cyrus attends Miley Cyrus' Official Album Release Party for "Bangerz" at The General on October 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The General) (Jamie McCarthy)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 17: Actress/singer Miley Cyrus and actor John Travolta arrive at the premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Bolt" held at the El Capitan Theatre on November 17, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 28: Madonna and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged at Sunset Gower Studios on January 28, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged premieres on January 29, 2014 on MTV at 9/8 PM. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MTV) (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MTV)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Miley Cyrus (L) and model Patrick Schwarzenegger attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons honoring Martin Bandier on February 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Miley Cyrus attends the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Recording artist Miley Cyrus poses in the press room during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for NARAS) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for NARAS)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Dolly Parton (L) and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Through the years Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Through the years GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Miley Cyrus and her father Billy-Ray Cyrus perform on the Pyramid Stage on day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2019 in Glastonbury, England. Glastonbury is the largest greenfield festival in the world, and is attended by around 175,000 people. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31st: In this image released on December 31, Miley Cyrus performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 broadcast on December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark prod)
Through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Miley Cyrus attends the Versace FW23 Show at Pacific Design Center on March 09, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)